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S139 FTV

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,413 mi
Last recorded118,413 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 FTV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 118,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 114,525 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 114,525 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 109,807 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 109,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2014 103,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 99,802 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 99,802 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,720 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 95,720 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front offside brake binding

Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,274 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 84,274 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 81,661 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 81,661 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 81,610 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 78,606 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,901 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 71,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 71,803 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 68,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust section rattling

slight leak fron oil filter

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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S139 FTV is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 91,289 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S139 FTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S139 FTV registered?

S139 FTV is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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